Examples of 'towed vessel' in a sentence

Meaning of "towed vessel"

towed vessel - A vessel that is being pulled, hauled, or dragged along by another vehicle or vessel. This term is commonly used in the context of maritime operations where one ship tows another for various reasons such as assistance or transport

How to use "towed vessel" in a sentence

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towed vessel
Inform the towed vessel of your intentions.
Deploy a drogue from the towed vessel.
Inform the towed vessel of all your maneuvers.
Deploy a drogue from the stern of the towed vessel.
Static forces cause a towed vessel to resist motion.
They are generally rigged to both bows of the towed vessel.
A mooring permit for a towed vessel is also a requirement.
Towing alongside makes it easier to control the towed vessel.
The crew of the towed vessel recovers the pump by pulling it aboard.
Shock loading can also capsize or swamp the towed vessel.
Heave in the slack or have the towed vessel drop the towline to maneuver alongside.
O Adjust speed slowly to maintain control of the towed vessel.
Fire occurring on a towed vessel requires immediate action by the SAR crew.
O Do not exceed the hull design speed of the towed vessel.
Spray drag Wave spray could slow the towed vessel and increase the shock load.

See also

List, leeway and heel will most likely cause a towed vessel to yaw.
Securing alongside towed vessel slightly " toed " in to your bow ;.
O The legs must be long enough to reduce towed vessel yaw ;.
If the towed vessel is yawing, 1.
Place your stern well aft of the towed vessel to maintain maneuverability 5.
During that time, advise the towed vessel of your intentions ;.
Secure the bowline ( keep bow of towed vessel slightly " toed " in to your bow ) 4.

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